The Importance of Early Prototyping in Defense Research, Engineering, Acquisition, and Sustainment
SUMMARY The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) operates across the entire life cycle of capability development, including exploratory science, research…
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A Computational Approach to Understanding Advanced Thermal Barrier Coatings’ Performance
SUMMARY Many advanced engine system designs result in significant increases in operating temperatures, which, in turn, require new thermal protection…
Industry Fielding More Powerful, Flexible Radars
The defense industry is working alongside the Pentagon and allied nations to bring online new radar systems that can be…
Additive Manufacturing High-Performance Polymers for Space and Aerospace
INTRODUCTION Additive manufacturing (AM) has come a long way. However, there are still a number of problems to solve for…
Can Compressive Sensing Solve Your Sensor and Measurement Problems?
Summary Compressive sensing (CS) is a relatively new field that has generated a great deal of excitement in the signal-processing…
Camp Lejeune Provost Marshal’s Office Conducts Law Enforcement Tactics Training
U.S. Marine and civilian military police officers with the Provost Marshal’s Office (PMO), Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base Camp…
Inorganic Optical Components Using Additive Manufacturing
Introduction For almost two centuries, the optical community has been using the same method of producing refractive lenses and optically…
Composite Overwrapped Pipe Burst Test
Summary With the emphasis on lightweighting, composites are being turned to help reduce weight while still maintaining strength and…
Soldier-Centered Approach Helping Lead Ground Modernization Efforts
WASHINGTON — Nearly 2 years into its largest modernization overhaul in four decades, the Army looks to continue its momentum…
Red Flag 20–2: Maximizing Combat Readiness, Capability, and Survivability Between Forces
Nellis Air Force Base, NV–Deployed maintainers from all over the world flood the flight line turning wrenches to ensure their…
Space Force Just Received Its First New Offensive Weapon
The U.S. Space Force has begun operating a new offensive weapon system, an upgraded version of a ground-based satellite communications jamming…
COVID-19 Health Care Needs and AM Capabilities Repository
Quickly Deploying Our Nation’s Additive Manufacturing Resources to Address the National Health Crisis America Makes has partnered with its member,…